Coolant: Service and Repair

Coolant Replacement

1. Start the engine. Set the heater temperature control dial to maximum heat, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch.

2. Remove the radiator cap.

3. Remove the splash shield.

4. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.






5. Remove the drain bolt (A) located at the rear of the engine block.

6. After the coolant has drained, reinstall the bolt with a new washer and tighten it securely.

7. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.

8. Remove, drain, and reinstall the coolant reservoir.






9. Fill the coolant reservoir to the MAX mark (A) with Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9011).






10. Pour Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.
NOTE:

- Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9011). Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail.

- Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50 % antifreeze and 50 % water. Do not add water.





11. Loosely install the radiator cap.

12. Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at least twice).

13. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, and add Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed.

14. Put the radiator cap on tightly, then start the engine again, and check for leaks.

15. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.

16. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC). Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

17. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit. Testing and Inspection

18. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

19. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

20. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS.

21. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MAINDER with the HDS.

22. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 5 RESET with the HDS.